DCA18WA029

NTSB accident investigation · Canadair CL 600 2A12 · Caracas, Venezuela · December 4, 2017

Accident · No injuriesForeign investigation
Date
December 4, 2017, 14:38 local (14:38 UTC)
Place
Caracas, Venezuela
Injuries
6 uninjured
Damage
Substantial damage
Phase of flight
Landing
Aircraft
N45WLCanadair CL 600 2A12
Defining event
Landing-landing roll: Landing gear collapse
NTSB office
Major Investigations Division
Lead agency
Other
Case key
96429

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Sequence of events

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Factual narrative

The government of Venezuela has notified the NTSB of an accident involving a CANADAIR LTD CL 600 2A12 airplane that occurred on December 04, 2017. The NTSB has appointed a U.S. Accredited Representative to assist the government of Venezuela's investigation under the provisions of ICAO Annex 13.All investigative information will be released by the government of Venezuela.

Aircraft

Registration
N45WL
Reported as
Canadair CL 600 2A12 (601)
Category
Airplane
Serial number
3004
Engines
Damage
Substantial damage
Flight
Non-U.S., non-commercial
Registered owner
Willis Lease Finance Corp

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